Forecast Last Updated at Friday, November 16, 2018 at 11:31AM

The Sun Returneth!

The last four days have been cloudy, chilly, and soggy. Bright sunshine makes a welcome appearance today, and will stay with us through the upcoming weekend. Temperatures won’t be as chilly, and will be back closer to mid-November norms. Looking ahead, Thanksgiving week looks quiet, and cooler after Monday.

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Friday Hi: 54 Lo: 30 Bright sunshine; Finally dry; Light west wind

Saturday Hi: 59 Lo: 33 Mostly sunny; Rather pleasant; Light & variable wind

Sunday Hi: 59 Lo: 36 Plenty of sunshine; Nice; Partly cloudy Sunday night; Nearly calm wind

Monday Hi: 60 Lo: 36 Partly cloudy; Rather seasonal

Tuesday Hi: 54 Lo: 31 Lots of sunshine; A shade cooler

Further Out

Wednesday - Abundant sunshine; Seasonably cool; High in the lower 50s; Low near 30 degrees
Thursday - Mostly clear for Thanksgiving Day; High in the mid 50s; Low in the lower 30s

Forecast Discussion

After a gray and waterlogged week, fair weather returns to western North Carolina. Let there be rejoicing! Month-to-date rainfall totals are in excess of 200 percent of normal, so an extended period of drying is greatly appreciated.

High pressure will be dominant through the weekend, promoting abundant sunshine for both Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures will be rather pleasant both days.

A weak cold front will pass through on Monday with just a few extra clouds. Behind the front, it will be cooler in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, although dry weather should hold through Black Friday.

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